hunting owls also rely on their sense of hearing to find and locate prey. Owl hearing differs from that of humans in several ways, not least in terms of the structure of their ear. Understanding how ...

Most owls, the researchers note, have a lot of color in their feathers, which helps them blend into their surroundings, making it easier to catch mice, rats and other prey. But the barn owl has a ...

The elf owl, the smallest owl in the world, inhabits the deserts of the southwestern US and Mexico. Measuring 12-14 cm and ...

1. A female owl is normally around 25% larger than her male counterpart. One theory behind the size discrepancy is that the males are more agile in order to efficiently catch their prey.

The snowy owl is an iconic bird of prey known for its bright white plumage, but spotting one in the wild is a rare treat. For those hoping to catch a glimpse in southern Alberta, a local bird ...

A large, powerful owl of the high Arctic tundra, colored for camouflage during northern winters. In summer it may be nomadic, concentrating and nesting where there are high populations of the small ...

For those hoping to catch a glimpse in southern Alberta ... Two injured and non-releasable snowy owls are pictured at the Alberta Birds of Prey Centre, about 180 kilometres southeast of Calgary.

Surprisingly, unlike most other owls, the snowy owl is diurnal (active during the day) rather than nocturnal. This bird of prey is a great judge of distance, which allows it to swoop down and catch ...